KANDIYOHI is an action packed modern-day western that brings the sleepy backdrop of rural Minnesota alive with violence and suspense. This breakout debut from writer and director Nicholas Engan tells the story of three down-on-their-luck friends drifting through life in their late-20s. After reconnecting during a visit to their hometown, a rapid spiral of drugs, shame, and betrayal will leave them with only one unbelievable option -- to rob the town's corrupt sheriff. When their plan goes fatally wrong, this group of friends will be pushed to the limit trying to outrun the law and its harsh brand of vengeance. It's all on the line in a cinematically stunning finale that will blow audiences away.
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01:32:30
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Directors: Nicholas J. Engan
Writers: Nicholas J. Engan
Producers: Nicholas J. Engan, Erika Backberg
Key cast: Mitch Hansen, John Cromwell, Eric Nigg, Ryan Harper, Paul Cram
KANDIYOHI is an action packed modern-day western that brings the sleepy backdrop of rural Minnesota alive with violence and suspense. This breakout debut from writer and director Nicholas Engan tells the story of three down-on-their-luck friends drifting through life in their late-20s. After reconnecting during a visit to their hometown, a rapid spiral of drugs, shame, and betrayal will leave them with only one unbelievable option -- to rob the town's corrupt sheriff. When their plan goes fatally wrong, this group of friends will be pushed to the limit trying to outrun the law and its harsh brand of vengeance. It's all on the line in a cinematically stunning finale that will blow audiences away.
Directors: Nicholas J. Engan
Writers: Nicholas J. Engan
Producers: Nicholas J. Engan, Erika Backberg
Key cast: Mitch Hansen, John Cromwell, Eric Nigg, Ryan Harper, Paul Cram
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IndieFEST
Los Angeles
February 15, 2015
Merit
Bare Bones International Film Festival
Muskogee, Oklahoma
April 10, 2015
Nominated for best Thriller & best director
International Independent Film Awards
Silver Winner
Temecula Independent Film Festival
Temecula, Califorina
June 11, 2015
Best Thriller
Columbia Gorge International Film Festival
Washougal Washington
August 13, 2015
Washington State Premiere
Best Western
Student project: No
Completion date: 2014-01-16
Shooting format: RED
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Film color: Color
First-time filmmaker: Yes
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